Here’s a great gift for a history buff — 100 Documents That Changed the World: From the Magna Carta to… Read more Quiz: 100 Documents That Changed the World
Tag: manuscripts
Historical Highlights 089
I hope a beautiful weekend is in your forecast. We have our anniversary and one of our kid’s birthdays right… Read more Historical Highlights 089
Historical Highlights 088
Who’s excited for the weekend? I don’t have any big plans (except trying out a new triple chocolate cookie recipe… Read more Historical Highlights 088
Historical Highlights 085
This week’s historical highlights include archives and museum news, funny hairstyles, Viennese food, and art looting. Don’t miss a short… Read more Historical Highlights 085
Poetry in Context: “Anthem for Doomed Youth”
Last year for Remembrance Day I posted a review of three picture books. This year I’m taking a look at… Read more Poetry in Context: “Anthem for Doomed Youth”
Colonial Views of Slavery: Thomas Jefferson
My mom’s series on colonial views of slavery will be wrapping up with a look at three Founding Fathers. Today’s… Read more Colonial Views of Slavery: Thomas Jefferson
Four Picture Books About Medieval Bookmaking
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I love discovering historical picture books. I find them… Read more Four Picture Books About Medieval Bookmaking
You found what in the attic?!
You may have noticed that it’s a dream of mine to stumble across a previously unknown manuscript by a famous… Read more You found what in the attic?!
Historical Highlights #048
This week I want to share articles about slavery, Vikings, and an ancient manuscript; a 16th century map; an intriguing… Read more Historical Highlights #048
Poetry in Context: “Because I could not stop…”
“Because I could not stop for Death” by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) is a classic of American literature. Like the vast… Read more Poetry in Context: “Because I could not stop…”
Historical Highlights #040
Historical highlights of the week include some fascinating articles about archaeology and art. I hope you’ll read on. All of… Read more Historical Highlights #040
Historical Highlights #038
Here are your historical highlights for the week. I’m intrigued by the Egyptian cities that remain preserved after sinking into… Read more Historical Highlights #038
Historical Highlights #034
Iron Maiden, Bonnie Prince Charlie, NASA, the Pavement Bookworm, William Morris, and more… I hope you’re intrigued by this week’s… Read more Historical Highlights #034